CVE-2005-4737: High severity ibm db2 universal database vulnerability
IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) 820 before ESE AIX 5765F4100 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by "abnormally" terminating a connection, which prevents db2agents from being properly cleared.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4737?
CVE-2005-4737 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to CPU consumption issues.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4737?
To mitigate CVE-2005-4737, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of IBM DB2 Universal Database that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of IBM DB2 Universal Database are affected by CVE-2005-4737?
CVE-2005-4737 affects IBM DB2 Universal Database versions 8.0, 8.1.0 to 8.1.9, and their respective updates prior to ESE AIX 5765F4100.
Can CVE-2005-4737 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-4737 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to cause denial of service.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2005-4737?
Exploitation of CVE-2005-4737 can lead to abnormal termination of connections, resulting in CPU resource exhaustion on the affected system.